Bifrenaria inodora var. alba - The Odorless Bifrenaria variety

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Common name: The Odorless Bifrenaria variety

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Distribution: SE to S Brazil

Habitat: Montane rainforests; 50-1000m

Life form: Epiphytic

Bloom characteristics: Semi-erect inflorescence is 3" long with 2 green, waxy, long-lasting flowers that have a white lip. Flowers are 3" across.

Fragrance: Fragrant (sometimes)

Pollination syndrome: Bee (Eufriesea violacea)

Description: This is an alba version of The Odorless Bifrenaria which is green with a white lip. It is occasionally fragrant.

1: Greenhouse 11: Intermediate Orchid House (GH11) • Accession: 2012-0807*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
2: Greenhouse 11: Intermediate Orchid House (GH11) • Accession: 2015-1402*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

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